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Bryde's whale washes ashore in only known sighting of the animal in B.C.

Bryde's whale washes ashore in only known sighting of the animal in B.C.

Another dead whale has washed ashore on a British Columbia beach, the third over two weeks, but a marine wildlife expert at the scene said Friday that there's likely no connections between the latest case to the other deaths.
Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

OTTAWA — Opposition parties attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday for being vague about his plans after his government said it would not table a federal budget before the House of Commons rises for the summer.
New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task'

New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task'

OTTAWA — As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting task ahead.
Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures

Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has begun hearing a case against Amazon over the e-commerce giant's closure in January of seven warehouses in the province.
Patients in Quebec's Nunavik region evacuated over persistent water shortages

Patients in Quebec's Nunavik region evacuated over persistent water shortages

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is evacuating patients from a health facility in the province’s Far North because of persistent water shortages in a community.
U.S. trade disruption is 'messy' but the turbulence will pass: Nikki Haley

U.S. trade disruption is 'messy' but the turbulence will pass: Nikki Haley

OTTAWA — Canada and other countries should not give up on doing business with the United States, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley said Friday at the B7 summit conference in Ottawa. Haley, U.S.
Consortium of Quebec investors to purchase Lion Electric

Consortium of Quebec investors to purchase Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of Quebec investors has reached a deal to acquire and relaunch Lion Electric, offering a second chance to the struggling vehicle-maker. The St-Jérôme, Que.
Recount confirms narrow Liberal victory in Milton East—Halton Hills South

Recount confirms narrow Liberal victory in Milton East—Halton Hills South

OTTAWA — A judicial recount in the southern Ontario riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South confirmed Friday that Liberal Kristina Tesser Derksen won the seat.
N.S. health minister admits 'growing pains' with new free-parking policy at hospitals

N.S. health minister admits 'growing pains' with new free-parking policy at hospitals

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to discover that offering free parking at hospitals can become a hot-button issue.
Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it's dangerous for Tories

Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it's dangerous for Tories

OTTAWA — The Alberta separatist movement presents a danger to the federal Conservative party, said former Tory member of Parliament Stockwell Day.